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Test ID: IH CAIX
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Carbonic Anhydrase IX
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Immunohistochemistry Stain
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Useful For
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It is a useful marker for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
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Method name and description
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- Carbonic Anhydrase IX (CA IX) (EP161) Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody
- Immunoperoxidase stain on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue section
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Clinical information
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Carbonic Anhydrase (CA IX) is part of a family of zinc containing metalloproteins that catalyze the reversible hydration of CO2. Among these, CA IX is anchored to the cell membrane and is expressed in the human gastrointestinal tract, chiefly in the stomach.
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Aliases
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Carbonic Anhydrase IX (CA IX)
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Specimen type / Specimen volume / Specimen container
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- Specimen type: Well-fixed tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin.
- Submit 2 unstained (3-4 µm thick) paraffin embedded tissue section mounted on a clean positively charged glass slide (sections to be cut within 6 weeks.) or formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block.
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Storage and transport instructions
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- Slides or blocks are stored in cork box at room temperature away from sun light and any source of heat.
- Follow your local regulation shipping guidelines.
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Specimen Rejection Criteria
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- Broken slides
- Unlabeled slides with patient/case identification
- Contaminated slides
- Slides/paraffin blocks mismatch
- Uncharged slides
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Factors affecting test performance and result interpretation
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- Fixation time (FT)
- Fixative Type
- Storage time in paraffin
- Storage temperature
- Age of the cut sections
- Section thickness
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Turnaround time / Days and times test performed / Specimen retention time
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- Turnaround time for the test in platform: 3-4 hours
- Days and times test performed: Twice daily (Sunday to Wednesday)
- First batch: 0600H-1400H
- Second batch; 1230H - overnight
- Thursday (one batch only): 0600H-1400H
- Note: Request received after 1230H will be stained the following working day.
- Shelf-life of the paraffin section slides: ≤6 weeks
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